Re: Bahai jihad? Re: Men and Women equal?

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In a message dated 12/25/2004 11:13:05 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But when Bahais make a big deal out say that "holy war" has been abrogated it gives the impression that somehow they are more peaceful, or closer to pacifism, etc. than other religions in principle. when there are significant exceptions which make that untrue. Dear Gilberto,   Not necessarily all religions, just the one that immediately proceeded us. ;-} We are not as pacifistic as Jains, for instance. "Alot of times I get the impression that Bahai self-descriptions give the impression of being significantly and substantially different from Islam."   On this issue I think we are. Baha'u'llah's prohibition of jihad was made within an Islamic context, after all.    "But on further examination, it seems like the Bahai claims aren't significantly different. And the two main examples which come to mind are gender equality and the use of force."   I think one only has to look at the relative status of women in these respective communities to see there is a very real difference indeed.   warmest, Susan   __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, use subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:bahai-st@list.jccc.edu Web - http://list.jccc.edu/read/?forum=bahai-st News - news://list.jccc.edu/bahai-st Public - http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist Old Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.net New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.edu